Tender

Re-Opening of the Multi-Provider Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training for the Early Years

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Mar 2017 at 09:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is conducting a tender for the re-opening of the Multi-Provider Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training for the Early Years, primarily aimed at enhancing the early years and childcare workforce in Norfolk. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is currently in the tender stage, with applications open until 27th March 2017. The contract is set to commence on 12th April 2017 and will run until 10th October 2018, providing a significant timeframe for the successful bidders.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in education and vocational training services to expand their reach within the public sector. Companies that are experienced in delivering training programmes for childcare services would especially benefit, with the framework allowing for multiple providers to be established. Additionally, the periodic opening of the framework for new applicants means that there will be continuous opportunities for businesses to enter the market and secure contracts throughout the framework's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-Opening of the Multi-Provider Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training for the Early Years

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council ("the Council") wishes enter into a contract for the provision of a multi provider Light Touch Regime Framework for the provision of training for the early years and childcare workforce in Norfolk as detailed in this Invitation to Tender and in this Contract Notice. The Light Touch Regime Framework is being let under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime), under which the Council has flexibility as to the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services, of which training is one. In this instance, the Council is establishing a framework agreement with multiple suppliers that will set out the terms and conditions for making specific purchases (call -offs). The Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement differs from those let under the non-Light Touch Regime in that the Council, exercising its flexibility, may periodically open the framework for new applicants. It is the Council's intention that new providers will be able to join at certain intervals. It is the Council's intention that the Light Touch Regime Framework will be open for further applications at least one per year for the life of the framework. The Council reserves the right, however, not to open the framework for new applications if it deems this appropriate. If the Council decides to open the Light Touch Regime Framework to new applicants, it will do so on the same terms and conditions and on the same criteria as stated in this Invitation to Tender, unless the Council deems that amendments are required as a result of changes in the market or changes within the Council. There is no limit to the number of providers that can be awarded a framework agreement. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2bc527-a3b2-4daa-ac3d-e7d08fd1aeb5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Apr 2017 - 10 Oct 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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